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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1935

Page

3

Wilmer Speaks on Aviation Medicine at Charlottesville

Dr William H Wilmer of Washington and Clarke county renowned ophthalmologist, founder of Johns Hopkins Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute, speaks tonight at the University of Virginia Raven Society on Some Medical Aspects of Aviation. Nearby, a March 23 fourth wedding anniversary party for Mr and Mrs John Hardesty drew about 50 relatives and friends with cards, games, and refreshments.

William Holland Wilmer Washington and Clarke County Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Charlottesville Raven Society University of Virginia Wilmer John ©. Hardesty Holmes Hardesty J. P. Rutherford Walter Rutherford Minnie Rutherford Paige Terrell Rutherford Walter Hardesty Roger, Hardesty Grant Oscar Carr Triplett Hardesty Floyd Hardesty Charles Fishpaw Margaret Eleanor Fishpaw C. E. Ridgeway Esther Ruth Ridgeway Harry Ridgeway Denzil Kackley

Social Calendar Dates For Clarke County Clubs

Thursday events include Spanish Club at Greystone Terrace hosted by Mrs T Irvan O Connell at 8 p m Loyal Order of Moose officers elected at the Lodge Hall at 8 p m and a Berryville Woman's Club milk fund dance at 9 30 p m. Friday features American Legion luncheon at George Washington Hotel 12 30 p m Lions Ladies Night there 7 07 p m Mission Study Class in Clarke county.

Greystone Terrace T. Irvan O’connell Moose Lodge Hall Berryville High School Woman’s Club of Clarke County Lions Club George Washington Hotel Christ Episcopal Church Graham Dougherty

Mrs Alexander Gordon Entertained At Kenmere Manor

Social engagements mark the weekend for Mrs. Alexander Gordon who recently opened her Kenmere Manor home. Guests include Mr. and Mrs Kelper Palmer from England and Mrs Gordon’s daughter Mrs Kelper Palmer staying until mid April. Mrs Massie hosts luncheon for Mrs Gordon. Mrs Byrd hosts Saturday luncheon. Mrs Downing hosts Sunday tea.

Alexander Gordon Kenmere Manor R. E. Byrd Amhertt Street Kenmere Manor House Gordon

Miss Lola C Johnson Weds Dr James E Wissler in Elkton Md

Miss Lola C Johnson, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. James G Johnson of Charlottesville, married Dr James Edwin Wissler of Washington on the previous Sunday in Elkton Maryland. The bride, a Handley High School faculty member, and the groom, with ties to Doctors Groover Christie and Merritt, are UVA graduates. They will reside in Washington.

James G. Johnson Charlottesville Lola C. Johnson James Edwin Wissler Washington, D. C Elkton Handley High School Wissler Washington

Mrs Cornwell Leaves Romney for Alexandria Visit

Mrs John J Cornwell returned to Romney West Virginia after wintering in Baltimore with Mr Cornwell chief counsel of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad She will visit Alexandria Louisiana with her granddaughter Mrs Robert Bolton accompanied by another granddaughter Miss Anne Ailes of Scarborough New York

Francis Symington Green Spring Valley James Piper Baltimore Symington Grace Cover H. K. Russell Piper Victor Arthur R. E. Byrd John B. Kerr Clarksdale John J. Cornwell Romney W. Va Cornwell Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Alexandria Robert Bolton Anne Ailes Scarborough N. Y

Royal Court Tightens Gown Rules For American Presenters

London dispatch notes the first court of the season with King George and Queen Mary. Eighteen American women will be presented, required to wear full trains and three feathers in head dress, while most gowns feature off the shoulder necklines. Names include Carolyn Nash of Charlottesville and Jean Millett of New York. A separate Martinsburg birthday party honors Mrs. Rachel Miller on her eightieth. A Men’s Athletic Club banquet marks its first anniversary at the George Washington Hotel with plans outlined by C. P. McVicar and W. R. Legge.

Associated Press London Star Today George Queen Mary Carolyn Nash Cartersville Maxs Gasper Bacon Plain, Mass Jean Millett New York City Anne Richardson Mississippi Stellita Stapleton Washington, D. C Jean Watts Lynchburg Men’s Athletic Club George Washington Hotel C. P. McVicar Garland Quarles Handley Schools W. R. Legge

Harrisonburg student elected president of new International Relations Club

Miss Elizabeth Bywaters, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Bywaters of Opequon, is chosen president of the college's newly formed International Relations Club. Her portrait appears in metropolitan papers in connection with the honor.

Elizabeth Bywaters Harrisonburg State Teachers’ College Miss Bywaters George Bywaters Opequon County

Hottel Visitors From Woodstock Area Call on Local Residents

Miss Lucille Hottel and Mr. A H Hottel of near Woodstock and Mrs Vernie Bauserman of Manganola Colo were guests yesterday calling on William Hottel and family and the Boehams in and near the city Luther Hottel at Stephens City and Mrs Bauserman recently came for the death of her sister Emma Jane Rinker near Woodstock The Friday Bridge Club will meet at Mrs Edward H Durells home on W Cecil street tomorrow evening at 7 30.

Lucille Hottel A. H. Hottel Woodstock Vernie Bauserman Manzanola Colo William Hottel Carrie, Alice Bertha Boeham Luther Hottel Stephens City Bauserman Emma Jane Rinker Friday Bridge Club Edward H. Durell W. Cecil Street

Circuit Court to Convene April First in Frederick County

Frederick County circuit court will convene Monday April 1 for the April term. Five civil actions set for trial and several appeal cases from the trial justice court may be heard. Civil jurors drawn include J M Cadwallader B F Hubbard T O Snyder F M Bageant W Parish AD Rinker J T Good H W Hicks H W Murphy J Walter Clark.

Frederick County Trial Justice Court J. M. Cadwallader T. O. Snyder F. M. Bageant

Murrell Family Mourns William McKendree Murrell at 80

William McKendree Murrell, 80, longtime Campbell county commonwealth's attorney, died recently at his Lynchburg home. He is survived by his widow Flora Scott Withers Murrell, four sons and one daughter, and his brother Rob ert Woodson Withers Murrell who once worked for Winchester Printers and Stationers. The Murrell family has deep roots in Virginia's professional and cultural life.

Lynchburg William McKendree Murrell Commonwealth Campbell County Robert Woodson Withers Murrell Winchester Murrell Flora Scott Withers Robert Woodson Withers Blanche Payne Withers

Hauptmann Case To Be Debated In School Auditorium

A debate on the Hauptmann trial will be held in the Step hens City high school auditorium tomorrow night at 8. The topic is Resolved That the verdict of the Hauptmann jury should be upheld. John W. Larrick Jr and Wesley Shiley support the affirmative while Ernest Luttrell and W F Luttrell defend the negative. Many people requested this discussion.

Stephens City High School Hauptmann John W. Larrick, Jr Wesley Shiley Ernest W. F. Luttrell

Mrs. E. J. Snapp Recovering After Hospital Operation

Mrs. E. J. Snapp is slowly recovering from an infection linked to a two week old Memorial hospital operation. Her initial condition was described as serious while she convalesces from the surgical procedure. The report notes a setback from a scratch that led to the infection.

E. J. Snapp Memorial Hospital

Birthstone Months and Associated Gems List

A readable glossary lists each month with its traditional birthstone. January garnet, February amethyst, March bloodstone, April diamond, May emerald, June agate or pearl, July ruby or carnelian, August sardonyx, September sapphire, October opal, November topaz, December turquoise and lapis lazuli.

Joint Program At Cedar Cliff Church Sunday

The Christian Endeavors of the Opequon Group of Presbyterian Churches host a joint program Sunday evening March a1 at 8 oclock in Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Chat Vaucluse All churches in the group Cedar Cliff Opequon Memorial Opequon Chapel Round Hill and Burnt Church participate The program includes Topic Crime does not pay Song Scripture Psalms 1 4 6 Louise Kline Prayer Mrs William Claytor Address Harold Teets Readings Round Hill Talks Mr McDaniels Song Juniors of Opequon Chapel Quartette Burnt Church Talk Edwin Marker Reading Mrs Harry Glaize Junior Endeavorers Benediction Rev Allen Junies

Opequon Presbyterian Churches Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Chat Vaucluse Cedar Cliff Opequon Memorial Opequeon Chapel Round Hill Burnt Church Louise Kline William Claytor Harold Teets Reading Mr. McDaniels

Seek Parley On Scenic Parkway Route

Senator Byrd of Virginia was asked by Secretary Ickes to arrange a conference in Washington with Highway Commissioner Shirley to discuss right of way for a scenic parkway linking Shenandoah Park in Virginia with Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina and Tennessee. Virginia faces difficulties in obtaining scenic rights from adjacent landowners, with condemnation possible under Virginia law.

Washington Byrd Virginia Aday Ickes Peery H. G. Shirley Shenandoah Park Great Smoky Mountains National Park North Carolina Tennessee

Grand National favorite Golden Miller leads Aintree field

In Liverpool 27 horses trained for the Grand National at Aintree racecourse tomorrow with more than 8 million dollars riding on the result. Golden Miller, last year’s winner and top weight at 175 pounds, is tipped as a strong favorite alongside Thomond and Tapinnoise.

Liverpool Eng Wenteir Aintree Dorothy Paget Golden Miller John Hay Whitne Thomoun F. E. Peek Thomond

Large Choruses In Minstrels At Middletown

In Middletown Virginia Bandannah Minstrels stage two nights March 29 and 30 at the high school auditorium with a large Bandannah chorus and a junior chorus. Names include Staige Brumback Julian Boyer Carper Derflinger Hooley McDonald Pope Painter Reely Sperry Shipe Stickley Stewart Willey Jr. Junior chorus features Dorothy Stewart Leonce Trahan Shull Carper Sperry Shull Grande Mowery Ridings Perry Campbell Keller and others.

Middletown Bandannah Chorus Bandannah Minstrels Staige Robert Brumback Julian Boyer Ee Carper Rolfe Derflinger Kenneth Hooley Boyd McDonald Eugene Pope John Painter Charles Reely Ainsworth Sperry Frank Shipe Tilden William Stickley Junior Stewart Orville Willey, Jr Dorothy Stewart Leonce Trahan Tom Shull Luther Carper Ruth Sperry Adelene Shull Mildred Grande Helen Henson Rachel Long Maxine Odgen Helen Mowery Gloria Ridings Betty Lee Perry Loretta Carfipbell Evelyn Long Jacquelyn Keller Charles Jenkins James Judy John Thomas Kline Michael Shanholtz Eddie Shull Lucy Keel

NRA Clears Decks To Start Vigorous Policy

Washington March 27 The NRA moves to enforce a new policy of vigorous actions to shore up code structures weakened by wide violations before new legislation is enacted Donald R Richberg NRA board chairman says immediate steps to revise the agreement will be taken He invites coal mine operators and miners to a joint conference to avert a threatened strike in the industry

Washington NRA Donald R. Richberg NRA Board Lumber Code Authority Afid

Ready Soon To Go Ahead With Traffic Lights

E. J. Snapp, chairman of the traffic light committee, said readiness to install semaphores in the business section is near. A survey with a light company was conducted, but no definite decision yet. The timing relative to the Apple Blossom Festival is debated due to heavier traffic.

E. J. Snapp

Negro fined for lack of operator permit in city police court

Gus Parke, colored, of this city, faced a fine and costs totaling $10.25 after being found guilty in police court this morning for operating an automobile without an operator's permit.

Gus Parke

Laura Ingalls Aims Transcontinental Record Flight

Laura Ingalls prepares a Lockheed Orion in Los Angeles for a Los Angeles to New York attempt to set a new women’s speed record, seeking to surpass Amelia Earhart Putnam’s 17 hours 80 minutes.

Laura Ingalls Los Angeles New York Eco Avia Trix Amelia Earhart Putnam

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dr. Wilmer Mr. and Mrs. Hardesty Kiwanis Club Rotary Club Washington Hotel Mrs. Symington Mrs. Piper Panhandle Eastern Panhandle Noble Richards Philadelphia Joe V. Taylor the Worthies Cumberland Amy Owen Blance Stoop Norfolk Virginia Baptist Women’s Missionary Union Freemason Street Southern Baptist Convention James E. Wissler Mrs. Cornwell Alexandria, la Hella Huntsberry Rachel Miller West King Street Martinsburg Maryland Market Street Methodist Church W. M. Brashears Mae Jane Williams William Tie Esavage R. Francis Sear -“Bést Mount Bavege Brooks’ Pharmacy Circuit Court J. and H. Goodwin D. A. Smith Julians. Stein Old Stephens City Bank O. L. Grim Old Stephens City Farm Bureau Percy Malone A H. Hable David C. Boles Madeline Shane Bernie F. Stronsider Kayser Clara V. Fultz W. Boscawen St Robert Murrell Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Robert M. Ward South Washington Street Womens Auxiliary For The Episcopal Church Graham Doughety Japan Mrs. Gilpin Mrs. Smith Henry B. Gilpin Walter Smith Casenovia Smith Fred A. Read Jr Read Charleston Magnolia Gardens Edwin Marker Harry Glaize Oern —Carrick Allen Junies Whitney Snonandoah Valley National Bank Order OF the Golden Mule Earhart Lovett Brothers N. Loudoun St N. Loudoun Underwood Armstrong R. M. Swimley Hamman’s Dollar Store
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